Morris Avenue, due to its close proximity to the rail lines that run through the middle of Birmingham, became one of the Magic City's earliest commercial and warehouse districts.
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Morris Avenue contains Birmingham's last cobblestone street, which seems nice for nostalgic purposes, but isn't terribly pleasant to traverse.
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In more recent years, the buildings along Morris Avenue have been restored and converted into lofts, offices, and storefronts. It is also a hotspot, on any nice weekend day, for engagement pictures.
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Canon A-1, FD 50mm f/1.4, Fuji SS 100 |
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Additional information and history pertaining to the district can be found at
BhamWiki.
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Canon A-1, FD 100mm f/2.8, Kodak Gold 200 |
Well done with the photos! A nice history lesson as well!
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